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NFL · Week 4 · October 1, 2006 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2006 Week 4 Recap

Ravens defeat Chargers 16–13 in Week 4

T.Heap led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 13–16 Week 4 finish.

Los Angeles Chargers 13 2–1
Final 13–16
Baltimore Ravens 16 4–0 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
13–16
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 13–7 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
S. McNair
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Heap
Game date
October 1, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • M.Floyd 1 REC · 31 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Parker 4 REC · 37 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Gates 4 REC · 41 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • T.Heap 4 REC · 60 YDS · 1 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Mason 4 REC · 37 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Clayton 4 REC · 37 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 16–13 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 13–7 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Heap
Top passer
S. McNair
Biggest EPA play
(9:37) 9-S.McNair pass short middle intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at…
Game date
2006-10-01

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16–13 on 2006-10-01, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 13–7 halftime lead. T. Heap posted a game-high +8.09 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Los Angeles Chargers7600013
Baltimore Ravens7090016

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 10:21TD
    MFM. Floyd

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 31
    Score
    6-0

    (10:21) (No Huddle) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 10:21XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    7-0

    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 5:33TD
    DWD. Wilcox

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 5
    Score
    7-6

    (5:33) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short right to 83-D.Wilcox for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 5:28XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    7-7

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  5. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 14:56FG
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 16
    Score
    10-7

    (14:56) 10-N.Kaeding 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  6. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 1:56FG
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 36
    Score
    13-7

    (1:56) 10-N.Kaeding 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 3:17Safety
    MSM. Scifres

    Points+2

    Yard line
    BAL 93
    Score
    13-9

    (3:17) 5-M.Scifres tackled in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (20-E.Reed).

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 0:41TD
    THT. Heap

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 10
    Score
    13-15

    (:41) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short left to 86-T.Heap for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 0:34XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    13-16

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +8.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
  2. 2M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.68 EPA/play
  3. 3D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  4. 4E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  5. 5A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  6. 6Philip RiversPhilip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +2.37 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  7. 7L. Neal · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

T. Heap — BAL · Receiving

T. Heap posted the highest total EPA (+8.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.02 EPA per play.

T. Heap's top snap (+3.12 EPA): (:41) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short left to 86-T.Heap for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.01 EPA): S. McNair — (9:37) 9-S.McNair pass short middle intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at BAL 35. 59-D.Edwards to BAL 30 for 5 yards (89-M.Clayton). FUMBLES (89-M.Clayton), recovered by LAC-95-S.Phil

Quarterback report card

S. McNair led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -3.1% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -6.30 total EPA
  • Philip RiversPhilip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 23 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · -6.9% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +2.37 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLos Angeles ChargersBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.095-0.112
Offensive success rate44.6%38.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.026-0.180
Rush EPA/play-0.200-0.314
Defensive EPA/play+0.112+0.095
Defensive success rate61.6%55.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers -0.10, Baltimore Ravens -0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Los Angeles Chargers: -0.10 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.11 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -8.20 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -7.85 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (Philip Rivers pass) (Q1 10:21)
  • Baltimore Ravens — D. Wilcox (S. McNair pass) (Q1 5:33)
  • Baltimore Ravens — T. Heap (S. McNair pass) (Q4 0:41)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q2 14:56)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q2 1:56)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BAL 31 (Q1 10:21) — (10:21) (No Huddle) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 10:21) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q1 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short right to 83-D.Wilcox for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 5:28) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 16 (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) 10-N.Kaeding 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 36 (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) 10-N.Kaeding 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 9–0. Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the BAL 93 (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) 5-M.Scifres tackled in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (20-E.Reed).; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 10 (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short left to 86-T.Heap for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 0:34) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short left to 86-T.Heap for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +24.9% · EPA +3.12]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 5:26) — (5:26) 9-S.McNair pass short right to 83-D.Wilcox to LAC 1 for 1 yard (54-S.Cooper). FUMBLES (54-S.Cooper), RECOVERED by LAC-59-D.Edwards at LAC 1. 59-D.Edwards to LAC 1 for no gain (83-D.Wilcox). Pla [WPA -22.9% · EPA -3.70]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 40 for -11 yards (95-J.Johnson). [WPA -17.8% · EPA -0.21]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:34) — (8:34) (No Huddle) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 57-B.Scott at LAC 46. 57-B.Scott to LAC 22 for 24 yards (87-K.McCardell). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.90]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair to LAC 23 for 12 yards (95-S.Phillips, 58-R.Godfrey). [WPA +11.9% · EPA +1.00]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 9:37) — (9:37) 9-S.McNair pass short middle intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at BAL 35. 59-D.Edwards to BAL 30 for 5 yards (89-M.Clayton). FUMBLES (89-M.Clayton), recovered by LAC-95-S.Phil [WPA -8.5% · EPA -5.01]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:34) — (8:34) (No Huddle) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 57-B.Scott at LAC 46. 57-B.Scott to LAC 22 for 24 yards (87-K.McCardell). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.90]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 5:26) — (5:26) 9-S.McNair pass short right to 83-D.Wilcox to LAC 1 for 1 yard (54-S.Cooper). FUMBLES (54-S.Cooper), RECOVERED by LAC-59-D.Edwards at LAC 1. 59-D.Edwards to LAC 1 for no gain (83-D.Wilcox). Pla [WPA -22.9% · EPA -3.70]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 9:47) — (9:47) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. [WPA -10.5% · EPA -3.69]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 10:21 · BAL 31 · Score 6-0
    (10:21) (No Huddle) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 10:21 · BAL 2 · Score 7-0
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 5:33 · LAC 5 · Score 7-6
    (5:33) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short right to 83-D.Wilcox for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 5:28 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 14:56 · BAL 16 · Score 10-7
    (14:56) 10-N.Kaeding 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  6. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 1:56 · BAL 36 · Score 13-7
    (1:56) 10-N.Kaeding 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  7. Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q4 3:17 · BAL 93 · Score 13-9
    (3:17) 5-M.Scifres tackled in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (20-E.Reed).
  8. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 0:41 · LAC 10 · Score 13-15
    (:41) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short left to 86-T.Heap for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 0:34 · LAC 2 · Score 13-16
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • T. Heap (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • S. McNair (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens on 2006-10-01?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-13 in Week 4, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Baltimore Ravens 9; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 13, Baltimore Ravens 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 10:21) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Wilcox (S. McNair pass) (Q1 5:33) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Heap (S. McNair pass) (Q4 0:41) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 14:56, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 1:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens?

S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens), 48.6% completion, -3.1% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -6.30 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 56.5% completion, -6.9% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +2.37 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens?

T. Heap (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.09 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.12 EPA): (:41) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short left to 86-T.Heap for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Baltimore Ravens won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W